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Wendy's Chicken Nuggets: Calories & Nutrition
Quick answer
USDA lists a Wendy's Chicken Nuggets as “10 pieces” (142 g). That portion has 463 kcal, 23.4 g of protein, 20.3 g of carbs and 32 g of fat. Per 100 g it has 326 kcal.
- Calories
- 463kcal
- per 10 pieces
- Protein
- 23.4g
- per 10 pieces
- Carbs
- 20.3g
- per 10 pieces
- Fat
- 32g
- per 10 pieces
- Protein 20% · 23.4 g
- Carbs 18% · 20.3 g
- Fat 62% · 32 g
USDA analysis from the 2018 SR Legacy release; the chain's current recipe may differ — check the chain's own nutrition information. Wendy's is named only to say which menu item USDA analysed. CalorTracker is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Wendy's.
Wendy's Chicken Nuggets calories by portion
USDA records the weight of each portion it lists for this item. The calories and macros below are the per-100 g values scaled to each weight, so the one-item row matches the figures above.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pieces: 68 g | 222 kcal | 11.2 g | 9.7 g | 15.3 g |
| 10 pieces: 142 g (one item) | 463 kcal | 23.4 g | 20.3 g | 32 g |
| 100 g | 326 kcal | 16.5 g | 14.3 g | 22.6 g |
Wendy's Chicken Nuggets nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per item (142 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value per item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 463 kcal | 326 kcal | – |
| Protein | 23.4 g | 16.5 g | 47% |
| Total fat | 32 g | 22.6 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 4.79 g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.72 g | 6.14 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.4 g | 10.1 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 50 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 14.3 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Total sugars | 0.11 g | 0.08 g | – |
| Sodium | 1,005 mg | 708 mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 355 mg | 250 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 15.6 mg | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 0.62 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 31.2 mg | 22 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 385 mg | 271 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.87 mg | 0.61 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin C | 1.85 mg | 1.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin E | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin K | 11.4 µg | 8 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36 mg | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47 µg | 0.33 µg | 20% |
| Folate (DFE) | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.58 mg | 6.04 mg | 54% |
| Caffeine | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Alcohol | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Water | 62.7 g | 44.2 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much one item contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. “Not reported” means USDA has no measurement for this item, not that it contains none.
How a Wendy's Chicken Nuggets compares with other Wendy's items
Of the 6 Wendy's items on this site, the Chicken Nuggets ranks 3rd for calories per item, 3rd for protein and 3rd for fat, counting from the highest. Items are compared at the USDA portion listed for each, so a sandwich and a side of fries are not the same size.
| Item | Portion | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Double with Cheese | 1 item | 747 kcal | 51.2 g | 44 g |
| Dave's Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 lb Single | 1 sandwich | 576 kcal | 29.4 g | 34 g |
| Chicken Nuggets (this page) | 10 pieces | 463 kcal | 23.4 g | 32 g |
| French Fries | 1 medium Serving | 427 kcal | 5.3 g | 20 g |
| Frosty Dairy Dessert | 1 small 12 oz. cup | 300 kcal | 7.9 g | 5.9 g |
About these numbers
USDA FoodData Central describes this record as “WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). It is a laboratory analysis of the item as USDA sampled it, not the menu data a company publishes today. SR Legacy was closed in 2018 and is not updated, so the figures are a snapshot.
Restaurants change recipes, suppliers and portion sizes, and the item you order can differ from the one USDA sampled. For the current figures, use the nutrition information Wendy's publishes itself. Use this page to estimate, not to settle an allergy or a medical question.
USDA reported 24 of the 31 nutrients this page tracks for the record; the rest show as “Not reported”.
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Start free on the webUSDA analysis from the 2018 SR Legacy release; the chain's current recipe may differ — check the chain's own nutrition information. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170725, retrieved . How we calculate.